Concrete Paver Patio Maintenance

Use a push broom to sweep the sand into the gaps between the pavers and run the plate compactor across the patio surface.

Concrete paver patio maintenance.

Cleaning sealing and weed control are the main. After more than ten years paver wash has perfected the three stage process that provides the most efficient cost effective method of restoring and protecting your pavers. Run the plate compactor over the area one last time. The gush of water will help to remove the more persistent dirt.

Patios require some daily maintenance to be in right shape and structure. Start off by rinsing the patio pavers with plenty of water using a garden hose. Then rinse with clear water and allow to dry well. If properly installed concrete pavers will not require maintenance for decades.

General maintenance clean your pavers each spring with a coarse bristle stable broom and a routine maintenance paver cleaner to keep them looking like new. Paver wash offers a full service restoration system including cleaning maintenance and sealant as well as minor repair work. In climates where freezing weather occurs it is very important to keep a good seal on concrete pavers. Be sure to periodically apply a granular weed preventative between joints as a part of your paver maintenance routine.

If you want to extend the life of your precious area make it look great over the years maintenance will be required. And if it at all requires repair all you need is change the damaged paver. Depending on if you diy or hire a professional paving stone repair can range from 15 to 125. Baking soda is another good natural cleaner.

Add some mild detergent and scour the pavers with a push broom. Since pavers are a flexible paving material and an individual paver can be swapped replacement and repair costs are simple and affordable. Add another thin layer of sand and use the push broom to spread it across the patio. Add 1 8 cup of liquid dish detergent.

Spread a light layer of paver sand over the entire area. However do not use too high a pressure as you might cause damage to the pavers. Throughout the life of your patio walkway or driveway a few paving stones will break. Spray on patio surface let sit for 30 minutes then scrub and rinse.

Some weeds if left unaddressed can shift pavers apart over time. Mix it equal parts of vinegar and water to clean stains or use full strength vinegar on heavily soiled patios. When unsealed water penetrates into the surface freezes expands and causes spalling of the paver surface. Mix 1 2 cup baking soda to one gallon of water for a gentle cleaning solution.

Cleaning pavers is an art form.